Lot 16
1709 (Aug. 8) New York, N.Y. to Boston, Ms., datelined folded letter bearing "NY" postmark at bottom, some wear; small tear through postmark, Fine.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED POSTMARK FROM BRITISH NORTH AMERICA IN PRIVATE HANDS.
The letter included an invoice for seven barrels of Virginia tobacco on consignment from two Virginia merchants.
The letter mentions the expedition of Col. Nicholson: "It's believed he will Push for Mount Royall" presumably a reference to Francis Nicholson, former Governor of Virginia and Maryland, and Lt. Governor of New York, who captured Port Royal, Nova Scotia in October 1710.
Also mentions an expedition of 110 "upon the Laiks" (possibly the Lake George and Lake Champlain areas) which returned with only five men missing.
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